Sabrina Carpenter on Channeling Vulnerability and Her Influences on New Album Emails I Can’t Send

The actress/musician talks channeling Alanis Morrissette, Dolly Parton, Joni Mitchell, Ani DiFranco, and Carole King. Sabrina Carpenter on Channeling Vulnerability and Her Influences on New Album Emai … https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/sabrina-carpenter-channeling-vulnerability-her-131556473.html

Mail carrier dies after being attacked by five dogs in rural Florida, authorities say

Several neighbors – and the animals’ owners – attempt to fend off the dogs. Officials say they likely had previous calls about the group of dogs. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/mail-carrier-dies-being-attacked-130258286.html

Patriots WR Kendrick Bourne still has most important player on the team in his corner

New England Patriots wide receiver Kendrick Bourne has struggled in his second training camp with the team. However, quarterback Mac Jones still has faith in him with camp coming to a close. Bourne … https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/patriots-wr-kendrick-bourne-still-130222794.html

AGT ‘s Sara James Is ‘So Grateful’ After Simon Cowell Calls Her Performance the ‘Best Closure of the Show’

“It’s crazy, it’s mad,” the 14-year-old Polish singer told PEOPLE after receiving a glowing reaction to her rendition of Elton John’s “Rocket Man” during the latest round of season 17 semifinals … https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/agt-sara-james-grateful-simon-130000910.html

Avril Lavigne Says She Aims for ‘Comfort’ When Putting Together a Look: ‘I F—ing Hate Heels’

“I just want to be comfortable,” says Avril Lavigne, who launched a new collaboration with gothic and alternative clothing brand Killstar … https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/avril-lavigne-says-she-aims-130000997.html

Democrats Hope Charlie Crist Can Best Anti-LGBTQ+ Gov. Ron DeSantis

National Democrats are looking for Charlie Crist to slow GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis, who signed Florida’s “don’t say gay” law in March. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/democrats-hope-charlie-crist-best-130029834.html

‘Batgirl’ Directors Tried Saving A Copy Of The Canceled Film But It Didn’t Go As Planned

The superhero film directors also revealed what they think led to Warner Bros. Discovery scrapping the reportedly $100 million film. https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/batgirl-directors-tried-saving-copy-124113023.html

Review: Wrapped inside a dystopian novel, an epic of ‘radical compassion’

In Akil Kumarasamy’s debut novel, ‘Meet Us By the Roaring Sea,’ a woman in an over-surveilled future explores a historical mystery that opens up worlds.

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How Obi Emelonye’s ‘Black Mail’ Became the Biggest Ever U.K. Release for a Black British Indie Film

Releasing Aug. 26, Black Mail, from Nigerian-born writer/director Obi Emelonye — a U.K. resident for almost three decades — is the filmmaker’s latest in a growing library of Nollywood projects he’s … https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/obi-emelonye-black-mail-became-124014523.html

How two well-connected L.A. siblings curated 20 years of eclectic musical magic

On Wednesday, the Watkins Family Hour will celebrate two decades of all-star shows (think Fiona Apple, Jackson Browne, Phoebe Bridgers) at L.A.’s Largo.

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